Last Time:
"Figure out how its going to work? Shouldn't the winnings just be void?" Kagome asked hopefully.
Shaking his head Inuyasha replied "Nope, we still have to be each others slaves for a week. How about…the rules are as follows. 1)A command given by a person cannot be interfered with the persons command given. An example would be, If you tell me to give you my lunch, I can not command you to command me to not give my lunch to you. Also 2) Since we are still dating until Wednesday, the actual slave part cannot start until Thursday morning. Is that good for rules?"
Sighing, Kagome nodded as she fully excepted her punishment for her own stupidity.
This Time:
Stretching Kagome walked beside Inuyasha as they waited in line to get there tickets."
"Man that vacation was so short." Inuyasha complained as he received his tickets for the flight home.
Rolling her eyes, Kagome walked forwards to get her own tickets.
"Uhm… Excuse me Miss? I'm sorry but there seems to be a mix up on your flight, It seems that somehow your seat was given away, but the airline will give you a discount on your flight while your on standby… Were sorry for this inconvenience" the woman at the counter explained.
Overhearing the conversation Inuyasha retorted "What the hell? How could you just GIVE her seat away! There must be at least one seat left."
"I'm sorry sir, but it seems we double booked the flight, there are a number of people who are being placed on standby at this moment." The woman replied as she told Kagome that they will notify her when the next available flight is.
Grabbing Inuyasha's by the shoulders to calm him down, Kagome smiled at the flight attendant and thanked her for the information. Walking towards Inuyasha's gate she laughed as he kept mumbling under his breath. "Stupid airline, how could they give away her seat? Why I otta.."
Raising her eyebrow she counted "You otta what? Blow up the airport? You go home and all see you in a few hours."
Showing concern he replied "Do you want me to stay too? I mean…An airport isn't safe for a girl…even if she is a self proclaimed Ninja…"
Shaking her head she answered "No, I will be fine, don't worry about me. There's a spa near by and all just go and get my nails done or something. There's lots to do here anyway, and I'm used to traveling any way. My parents were always away on business and I had to fly a lot." She smiled.
" Yeah but – "
Interrupting she explained forcefully "But Nothing. You have your ticket so you might as well get on your flight. Don't worry."
Throughout there conversation, they were steadily making there way closer to the gate.
All of a sudden an announcement sounded. "Flight 427 to Tokyo, ready for boarding"
Smiling she saw him off "I'll see you soon, have a safe flight."
"You know Kagome I could stay, I don't mind." Inuyasha tried to convince her.
" Don't worry, now go! Or it will leave without you. Rin and Sesshomaru will be on the plane already and wondering where you are." She said as she pushed him towards the door.
Walking forwards he handed in his ticket to the flight attendant. Just as he was about to board the plane, he felt a two arms wrap around him. Looking around he saw Kagome giving him a hug. Smirking he replied "Any thing to get close to my body eh?"
Laughing she replied as she rolled her eyes "Oh of course."
Letting go, she backed away as he left through the doorway.
Smiling as she imprinted his image into her mind, she pulled out her cell phone. Dialing a number she pulled it up to her ear. "Mama? I got them on the plane. Yes, I'll see you in 45 minutes."
XxXxXxX
Looking around as the plane started up, Inuyasha's anger grew as he looked at the seats around him. In front of him he saw Rin and Sesshomaru sitting peacefully, yet beside him, behind him, and in random places, he saw empty seats.
Double booked my ass…Something isn't right here…
XxXxXxX
"Hey Inuayasha! Long time no tease!" A familiar pervert exclaimed as he walked up towards the temper enthused silver haired boy at his locker.
Backing away when he got a glare from Inuyasha, Miroku sweat dropped as he put up his hands in defense. "I swear, I didn't do it!" he began. "Ok well maybe I did tell Kagome that you like to look at dirty magazines."
Still being glared at, Miroku added "And sure, maybe I did tell Kagome that you like to play erotic video games. But I swear! That's all!" he stuttered. "Fine…I might have let slip that you are fan number one in the Dirty girls Fantasy love Club XXX"
Cracking his knuckles as he walked towards Miroku, Inuyasha said "Actually, that's all new to me. I'm pissed for a different reason."
Eyes opening in shock, Miroku tried to run away, however it was to late…
XxXxXxX
Sighing as he lay his head on his desk, Inuyasha looked up at the clock. It seemed that time was slowing down.
Not flinching as the bell rang, he made his way towards his next class, dragging his books gloomily behind him.
Whispering to Miroku, Sango said "Hey, what girl did you touch to get beat up for this time?" she was referring to the large bump on Miroku's head.
Sighing Miroku replied "This was actually done by Inuyasha."
Shocked, Sango whispered back "Why did he do that? You know he does look rather sulky… And have you seen Kagome yet?"
Thinking hard Miroku didn't recall seeing her all first period. "I bet you he got dumped."
Raising her eyebrow Sango exclaimed "Really? You know, he does seem rather depressed…I hope he didn't do anything perverted towards her."
Mouth opening in shock Miroku exclaimed "You know, I always thought he would turn out to be the biggest pervert of us all."
Eye twitching Inuyasha yelled over his shoulder "You know I CAN hear you."
Rubbing the back of her head, Sango laughed as she caught up to him. "Hey, why are you so depressed?"
Turning his head he exclaimed "Keh, I'm not depressed."
Raising her eyebrow she replied. "Hey, where's Kagome by the way?"
Stopping dead in his tracks he replied coolly. "I have no idea."
"But weren't you two just on a trip together?" Miroku butted in.
"Yeah…Apparently there weren't enough seats on the flight so she was just left on standby… But she would be back by now don't you think?" He explained.
Shaking her head Sango replied "Maybe she caught a late flight and was too tired to come to school today. It's understandable."
Nodding his head in agreement Inuyasha accepted that as a reasonable explanation. "Yeah…I'm sure that's what happened. Keh, there's not use getting worked up over it." He said as he tried hard to convince the worried feeling at the bottom of his stomach to go away.
XxXxXxX
"WHERE THE HELL IS SHE!" Inuyasha yelled out in frustration the next day. "I mean, she doesn't need THAT much sleep!"
Rolling her eyes Sango replied "Don't worry so much, loosen up. I'm sure she will show up sooner or later." She assured him again as she returned to her conversation on Oak Gems latest concert to her friends.
Getting frustrated, Inuyasha broke his pencil as he tried to tune out there gossip on how the body guards collected all cameras before entrance at the concert. He had bigger things to think about. Like where the hell was HIS Kagome.
XxXxXxX
By the time Friday came around, even Sango and Miroku were getting worried as to where there friend had vanished to.
"So let me get this strait…Last time you saw her was outside the gates at the airport, and you're saying that when you got on board, there was plenty of empty seats?"
Nodding his head at Sango's comment, he was lost deep in thought.
"That's really strange…Maybe she met up with an old friend or something and decided to stay a few extra days? She did say that she traveled a lot, I mean, who's to say she doesn't know people in Australia." Sango thought allowed.
"Or maybe she was kidnapped." Miroku said in a casual tone which ended in him receiving a large smack from Inuyasha. "Haha, I was just kidding." He explained behind bruises.
"Well, did you talk to Rin yet?" Sango asked him.
Looking at her as if she was stupid he replied "Keh, why would Rin know anything, she wasn't the last person to see her."
Now Sango was the one to look at an idiot. "ARE YOU SOME TYPE OF RETARD OR SOMETHING!"
"Ahhh, why the hell would I ask Rin anyway?" Inuyasha exclaimed as he covered his ears.
"Uh, I DON'T KNOW, MAYBE BECAUSE THEIR COUSINS AND KAGOME COULD HAVE CALLED HER TO TELL HER IF SHE WAS OK OR NOT!" Sango yelled in frustration.
As if a giant light bulb suddenly turned on, Inuyasha shot up, and ran towards Rin's locker.
Finally coming upon Rin's locker he saw no one there except his brother. "Hey, have you seen Rin?"
Standing in his usual cold domineer Sesshomaru replied "No."
Hearing that, Inuyasha started to run again, in search for Kagome's eccentric cousin. "I however, know where Kagome is." Sesshomaru added just before Inuyasha was out of earshot.
Turing around, Inuyasha raced back towards his brother.
"Where is she? Is she back yet? How the hell would you know?" Inuyasha bombarded him with questions.
Smirking at the fact that he had something Inuyasha wanted, Sesshomaru replied. "Doesn't it seem your girlfriends seating displacement was a little TOO convenient? I mean, look at what's happening these days, something like that couldn't have happened by mistake don't you think?
Confused, Inuyasha waited for Sesshomaru to continue.
"Don't worry, she isn't kidnapped or anything. If you look for the clues though, even one so stupid as you could figure out what's really going on here."
"Shut up and tell me where Kagome is!" Inuyasha replied angrily.
Raising his eyebrow Sesshomaru answered "Inuyasha, if I were to shut up, how would I tell you anything?"
Getting more and more frustrated by his brothers antics, Inuyasha turned around. "Keh, all just ask Rin."
"Rin wont tell you anything, I mean she hasn't told you yet has she? What makes you think she will now? Calm down Inuyasha, you never were one to just sit and think things out were you? Kagome will return sooner or later." Sesshomaru ended as he walked away.
Nerves popping, Inuyasha walked towards his next class. Fists Clenched.
XxXxXxX
"Did you find Rin?" Sango asked as she sat next to him in socials.
Grinding his teeth he replied "No, it seems both the Higurashi girls are good at hiding"
Sighing, Sango said "Man, if only we had a clue as to where she is."
"Tell me about it, Sesshomaru seems to know where she is, but all he said was that I should be able to figure it out myself if I try hard enough." Inuyasha said.
Tapping her finger to her chin, Sango asked "What exactly did he say?"
"I don't know, something about how her seating displacement was too convenient, or how if I look at what's happening these days I would see the clues. Some bull shit like that." He sighed in frustration.
Thinking hard for a moment, Sango shot up. Eyes widening, she gasped for a moment before covering her mouth.
Looking at her as if she was crazy, Inuyasha asked "What? Did you figure something out?"
"No…It couldn't be…She wouldn't…But then again…" Sango started off into her own little world.
"What the hell are you talking about?" Inuyasha asked, more confused then ever.
"I've got to go check this out." Sango decided as she stood up and left before the bell rang.
"Hey! Class is starting! Where the hell – "He started but stopped as she was out the door and out of sight.
XxXxXxX
Stretching as she woke, Kagome got out from under her covers and headed towards the bathroom. "I hate flights, but its good to be home. I wonder if I should call Inuyasha, or just surprise him when I come on Monday… then again, he could be angry with me… Nah"
Brushing her teeth, her attention turned towards the stairs as she heard the doorbell ring. Walking tiredly down the stairs, she went to open the door.
Opening it, she found Sango on the other side, smiling mischievously. A bit sad that it wasn't Inuyasha, she greeted her in with a warm smile.
"How are you Sango?" Kagome asked as she walked towards the kitchen. "It feels like forever since I've seen you."
"Oh I'm good. Where were you by the way? Inuyasha pretty much tore the school apart every day looking for you." Sango laughed as she took a seat at the counter.
Woah, she sure does get strait to the point Kagome thought.
Laughing Kagome replied, "Oh, You know how my plane was over booked?"
Nodding, Sango waited for Kagome to continue.
"Well, just as Inuyasha got on the plane, my mother called and told me she was actually in Australia, and she asked if I could stay a few extra days." Kagome explained.
Technically I'm not lying…I'm just bending the truth. Kagome thought in the back of her mind.
Raising her eyebrow, Sango replied. " That's all? Nothing else?"
Giving off an anxious laugh, Kagome waved off Sango's prodding remarks and walked towards the kitchen.
Smirking, Sango thought Fine Kagome, I will keep your secret for now.
"Hey Sango! Want to go to the mall?" Kagome exclaimed happily.
"But shouldn't you go see Inuyasha? He has been so worried over the past few days…" Sango began.
"A few more hours won't hurt him." Kagome exclaimed as she ran upstairs to get changed.
Meanwhile
"Inuyashaaaaaaaaaa" Miroku yelled up the stairs.
"He's not here, care to leave a message?" Inuyasha grumbled into his pillow as he tried to get back to sleep.
In a matter of seconds, Miroku was already up the stairs, pulling the blankets off of Inuyasha. "Stop moping around about how Kagome isn't back yet, and let's go do something."
Covering his head with his pillow, Inuyasha moaned "Don't you have a girlfriend that you should be doing something with?"
Shaking his head, Miroku replied "Sango said she was busy today, so come on lets get going."
Sighing, Inuyasha rubbed his eyes as he got up. "Fine, where are we going?"
"Why, the only place in town that is surrounded by chicks of course."
Eye twitching, Inuyasha looked up at him. "Your not thinking, what I think your thinking."
"Well that's depends, can you actually think?" Miroku replied.
1 hour later
"Miroku, aren't you suppose to be a guy? What type of guy hangs out at a freaking mall?" Inuayasha complained as he sat down with Miroku at the food court.
Rolling his eyes, Miroku waved off Inuyasha's complaints as he stared at the numerous girls around them.
Eyes scanning the room, they almost popped out of his head when he saw a familiar brunette walking strait for them.
"Uhh…Inuyasha? It looks like we have a little problem coming this way."
"What the hell do you mean – " Inuyasha stopped as he stared a the raven haired girl.
" INU-BABYYYYYYYY " Kikyou screeched as she captured Inuyasha in a tight hug.
Trying to pry her off of him, Inuyasha stood up.
"I haven't seen you in so long! You know what? We should go on a date!" she ignored his escape attempts.
"How about, no." Inuyasha replied, sickened.
"Aw, don't be shy Inu-baby." Kikyou replied.
Standing up on her tippy toes, Inuyasha's mind didn't have time to register as her lips moved closer to his.
3…getting closer…2…Almost there…1…huh? Inuyasha opened his eyes to see a hand between his and Kikyou's mouths.
"Man Inuyasha, I cant leave you alone for a minute, can I?" A familiar voice sighed as she pushed Kikyou's lips off of her hand, sickened.
Kagome stood there, glaring at Kikyou as she wiped her hand on Miroku's shirt.
"Well, if it isn't the witch of the east herself." Kikyou spat as she took a step back.
Feeling a nerve pop in her forehead, Kagome was about to pounce, when Inuyasha pulled her into a tight hug.
Falling into his arms, Kagome sighed as she remembered his scent.
Grabbing her hand, Inuyasha led her away from everyone, and walked towards his car.
Silent as they headed out of the parking lot, Kagome was first to speak. "So, how's the weather these days" she laughed nervously.
Giving her a glare, Kagome prepared for the outburst she was long expecting. "WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN! YOU DIDN'T SHOW UP AT SCHOOL AT ALL, YOU DIDN'T CALL! I HAD NO IDEA WHERE YOU WERE!"
Laughing anxiously, Kagome replied sweetly "Why what ever are you talking about? My flight was delayed is all."
"Delayed for a week? Do you really think that I'm THAT stupid?" Inuyasha replied.
"Would this be a bad time to say yes?" Kagome giggled, still making light of the conversation.
Pulling into his driveway, Inuyasha opened his garage door, and pulled in. Turning off the ignition, he looked over at her and sighed "You know, I was really worried. You could have at least called."
Feeling overly guilty, Kagome replied "Didn't you get my message?"
"Eh?"
Putting her finger to her chin, she continued "I called your house, and you weren't home, so I told Sesshomaru to tell you that I would be arriving late…"
Grinding his teeth, Inuyasha stood up and ran into the house. "SESSHOMARU YOU BASTARD! WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME TO BEGIN WITH THAT SHE CALLED YOU!"
Laughing behind him, Kagome followed him into his house.
Meanwhile
"Looks like we were ditched again eh Sango?"
Nodding, she replied "Need a ride home"
"You know, some things never change."
Back at Inuyasha's
"Inuyasha! Hello? Where are you!" Kagome yelled as she tried to find her way around his house.
Rubbing the back of her head she sighed aloud "Honestly, for being so worried about where I am, he sure got lost quick."
Feeling a shiver on the back of her neck, she turned around and let a small gasp escape her when she saw Sesshomaru standing behind her.
"Oh, its just you, how have you been?" She smiled warmly.
"I see that you have not told Inuyasha about your little secret, Kagome Higurashi, or should I say –"
"THAT is none of your business Sesshomaru, I will tell him, just not right now." She stared at him intensely.
Raising his eyebrow, Sesshomaru was interrupted by a high pitch scream.
"KAWAIIIIIIII!" A woman screamed as she brought Kagome into a tight hug. Startled Kagome looked up to see a stunning woman with long black hair smiling down at her.
"Eh?" was all she could say.
"Now dear, give the poor girl a chance to breath." A deep voice sounded from behind her. Looking over the woman's shoulder, Kagome saw an older version of Sesshomaru standing before her.
Unclenching Kagome, the woman stepped back and stood next to the man. "Hello, I am Inu Tasho, and this is my wife Izayoi. Now tell us child, what is your name?." The man asked.
"Uhm, I'm—" Kagome began.
"Dear! Cant you tell who she is? She is obviously Inuyasha's girlfriend!" Izayoi interrupted.
Rubbing his forehead, Tasho replied "I was getting to that dear, but we don't even know the girls name for a first." He sighed as she finally understood.
"Ohhhhhh so you are Inuyasha's parents?" Kagome asked aloud as it finally dawned on her. "My name is Kagome Higurashi, Nice to meet you."
Staring at her for a moment, Izayoi suddenly let out another loud squeal. "SHES SO CUTE!" she yelled as she pulled Kagome into another hug.
"Higurashi eh? I new your father well, he was a great man." Tasho stuck his hand out warmly.
Smiling, Kagome shook it and thanked him.
Taking a step back, Inuyasha's mom looked her up and down and came to a conclusion. "You know dear husband, I do believe that they will have beautiful children."
"Eh?" Kagome asked aloud.
"What's all the commotion about?" Inuyasha asked as he walked into the room, eyes landing on Kagome.
"Huh? Kagome what are you doing here?" he asked aloud.
Sweat dropping, Kagome gave him a blank stare. "UH MAYBE BECAUSE YOU RAN OFF TO YELL AT SESSHOMARU AND LEFT ME IN YOUR GARAGE!" she yelled.
Chuckling Tasho said "Well Inuyasha, It looks like your girlfriends got spunk."
Embarrassed, Kagome turned beat red and looked down at her shoes.
"Yeah, just my luck to, she beats me every day." He replied solemnly.
Just then Izayoi ran over to Sesshomaru and covered his ears. "Not in front of the children!"
Turning towards Kagome she whispered "Sesshomaru is actually very embarrassed when it comes to girls."
Bursting into laughter, Kagome exclaimed "HAHHAHA I HAVE TO TELL RIN ABOUT THIS!"
Sesshomaru's eyes widened in horror as she ran towards the door.
Running after her, they both sped out the door, leaving a confused Inuyasha behind with his parents.
"You know, I don't think I have ever seen Sesshomaru chase after a girl before…I was beginning to think he was gay." Izayoi said aloud.
"You and me both dear." Tasho patted her back. "You and me both."
XxXxXxX
Sitting in Health class, Kagome stared up at the teacher in horror.
"Attention students, It is time to begin your family skills." She said as she held up a doll like baby. "This, will prepare you for your future. I am going to pair you up with a random person in the class, and you will each care for a child. Each child is equipped to show you different scenarios for when you actually do have a child. You must treat it like an actual baby, and that means no holding it by its head, Mr. Hoshi," The teacher glanced at Miroku.
"Every time it cries, you must press the button on its back to relieve it of its discomfort. At the end of the week I will collect the babies, and see how much time it spend crying, the shorter, the better." The teacher explained.
Looking down the list, the teacher began to call out people to become couples.
"Kikyou and Yuki." She began.
"Karuma and Sashe"
"Sango and Inuyasha" she announced as Sango and Inuyasha tensed up.
Miroku looked longingly over at Sango, unfortunate that he wasn't her partner instead.
"Kyou and Hikari"
"Ayame and Kaito"
"Tanko and Shi"
The list was getting ever slimmer and with every passing group Kagome's breath quickened. Please, put me with anyone but him! I pray to you lord!
"Chiyo and Ayamu"
Inuyasha's eyes twitched as it was becoming clearly evident who Kagome would end up with.
"Takashi and Haruhi"
Sango flinched as the last remaining names were to be called.
"And Finally, Kagome and Miroku."
As soon as the names were called Miroku's eyes gleamed with stars, while Kagome shuddered at the site of him.
Rushing over to Kagome's desk in a matter of seconds, Miroku bent down on one knee, and clasped her hands. "Kagome Higurashi, would you do me the honor of bearing my child?"
With a flash, Inuyasha was between the two, pulling there hands apart, and glaring at Miroku, giving him a look that clearly stated "back off."
Laughing nervously, Miroku explained "Come now Inuyasha, its only for a project."
Still irritated that he wasn't paired up with Kagome, Inuyasha pushed Miroku towards his own desk, as far away from Kagome as he could get him. Meanwhile, Sango merely gave a blank stare, completely bored with the situation as the teacher rambled on about the upcoming assembly that was to commence after lunch.
Later that class, each couple was handed out a doll. Inuyasha and Sango ended up with a girl, while Kagome and Miroku were landed with a boy.
"Wow Kagome, you sure got your figure back after having our child, how about we hop to it and work on kid number two?" Miroku joked.
Sighing, Kagome replied "Sorry 'dear', but you haven't yet lost the weight from this one."
Giving her a shocked expression, Miroku replied "Are you calling me fat? That's obviously untrue."
"Are you calling me a liar?"
"Are you calling me a pervert?"
"Yes." Kagome replied.
Feeling down for only a mere second, Miroku regained his confidence by saying "Don't worry Kagome, In all relationships it is natural to have a little tiff now and again, but all is forgiven."
Eye twitching Kagome replied "Relation…ship?"
"Why of course! Our child cannot be raised a bastard now can he? He needs both a father and a mother."
Feeling tired due to his stupid comments, Kagome sighed "And just what do you think Inuyasha will say when he finds out about this?"
"As my mother always said, Inuyasha is about as bright as my future" Miroku said cheerfully.
"Your mother must really love you to say that." Kagome said, understanding fully what Miaka meant.
"Yup." Miroku replied.
"Students, back to your desks, we still have work to do." The teacher announced.
Turning around to go to his desk, Miroku slipped on Kagomes book bag, sending him flying towards her. Unfortunatly, Kagome had turned around as well, and what Miroku's hand landed on was both a paradise, and a hell for Miroku.
"AHH" Kagome yelled as she slapped him.
BAM
"HENTAI!"
HIT
"LECHER!"
SLAP
"HOW DARE YOU GRAB MY BUTT!"
POW
"Higurashi, Hoshi, Why might I ask, are you screaming in my classroom?" The teacher spoke above the now quiet class. "I will not tolerate such rude behavior, both of you will stay in during lunch time and clean out the gym's storage cupboard"
"What! That's stupid!" Kagome protested.
"Do you have a reason that you should not be punished, Miss Higurashi?" The teacher questioned.
Miroku spoke up "Actually Miss, it was all – " he was cut off by Kagomes hand covering his mouth.
"No, your right, It was both of our faults, so I will stay." Kagome interrupted.
Staring at Kagome, Miroku was surprised that she didn't let him take the blame.
"Ok then, will you both please take a seat as I continue with my class? You are to meet here right after the lunch bell."
Kagome and Miroku both agreed in union "Yes."
XxXxXxX
Sighing as she packed up her stuff, Kagome made it towards her next class, Miroku in tow. "Why are you following me?"
Laughing Miroku replied "You're the one with our project, so I guess we kind of have to stick together this week."
"I suppose your right, What do you think we should name it?"
Closing his eyes in concentration, Miroku thought up an idea. "Karoku?"
"Eh? Why that name?" Kagome asked.
Thinking for a moment, Miroku came to a conclusion. "Ka as in Kagome, and Roku as in Miroku."
Eye twitching at his simplicity, Kagome sighed "I suppose."
"Hey Kagome, care to explain something to me?" Miroku asked out of the blue.
Confused, she complied "Go right ahead."
"Well, I was wondering, why didn't you let me take the fall back there? You could have gotten off scot-free."
Thinking aloud she replied "Well…I suppose that's what friends are for right?"
A bit shocked at Kagome's conclusion, he added "Yeah, I guess your right."
Taking a look over his shoulder, Miroku noticed Inuyasha glancing above the crowd looking for Kagome. Looking back at Kagome Miroku stated "I better get going, Inuyasha is looking for you, I suppose I will see you after lunch." And with that he was off.
As he rounded the corner, he gave Kagome and Inuyasha a fleeting glance.
Friends huh? Kagome Higurashi, how your antics intrigue me.
XxXxXxX
"Hey Miroku, do you think you could grab this for me?" Kagome called from atop of a ladder.
"Coming!" he called as he pulled out of a dust filled cupboard.
Handing down a box, she smiled as she reached back up to wipe down the sides of the shelf.
Noticing the grime on the side of the wood, Kagome hit it with the rag to loosen up the padded dirt. Just as she began, Flecks of dust scattered and flew into her face. Surprised at the sudden explosion of dust, Kagome stumbled on the ladder as she tried to wipe her eyes. Missing a step, she started to fall. Bracing herself for the impact Kagome landed on something soft. Miroku had grabbed her and fell down in the process, both of them landing against the door, in the end slamming it shut.
Rubbing the back of his head Miroku exclaimed "Aren't Ninjas suppose to have more balance?"
Getting off of him, Kagome replied "That landing was pretty soft for someone who is suppose to have a hard head."
"That fall must be making you see things Kagome, for Inuyasha is the hard headed one no?" He challenged.
"Ah, Well I guess if something about him had to be hard that would be the only place" she retorted.
"Touché Kagome, an opponent finally worthy of my quips."
"Ah so that may be, but are you worthy? You are a comrade of an idiot" She replied.
Laughing, Miroku stood up. "Idiot he may be, but a comrade worthy of the gods." He said as he reached for the door handle to add some light to the dimly lit storage room.
Shaking the handle, Miroku stared at the door. "Its not opening."
Hoping he did not just say that Kagome pushed him out of the way and started pulling as hard as she could on the door. Hitting the door she called out "HELLO? HELP THE DOOR IS LOCKED!"
"Save your breath" Miroku sighed. "Everyone is probably out for lunch, and then after that there is an assembly isn't there? I'm sure someone will hear us when the whole gym is full."
Sighing as she leaned against the wall, Kagome sat on the floor. "Your right. There's nothing we can do about it."
Sitting down opposite her, Miroku closed his eyes.
"So, how did you and Inuyasha meet anyway?" Kagome asked, a big smile plastered across her face.
Rubbing his chin, Miroku thought back.
Flashback of Ten years ago:
Sitting on a swing in the nearby park, a 6 year old Miroku stared down at a picture, tears smudging the side. Remembering the smiling face of the girl who sat next to him on his porch, more tears began to form as he knew deep down that he would never see her again.
"Why did you have to go? Why cant I see you any more! Why is it I'm left all alone!" He screamed as he knelt down to the ground.
"Baka, Your not alone, I'm standing right here." A small boy with silver hair said as he looked down at the crying Miroku.
Confused at this new boys sudden appearance, Miroku yelled out "But she's gone! And she can never come back!" he said as he grasped the photo.
"Ehh? Why cant she come back?" The boy asked again.
"Because, Mom told me that she can never come back!" Miroku cried.
"Is that all?" The boy questioned.
Looking up with a tear stained face, Miroku sat there confused.
"Did you see her leave?"
"Well… No…" he began.
"Did she tell you that she would never come back?"
"Not exactly." Miroku answered again.
"Then how do you know that you will never see her again?" The boy questioned.
"But…" Miroku began.
The boy looked down at the photograph Miroku had. Within seconds it was already in his own hands and he scanned the girls face.
"Someday you will see her again, Ill help you look!" The six year old Inuyasha exclaimed happily as he offered Miroku a hand.
Surprised that this sudden stranger would offer him help, Miroku smiled as he wiped his face. Grabbing his hand, He lifted himself to his feet. "Don't forget, it's a promise"
Thinking aloud he replied "Well…I suppose that's what friends are for right?"
A bit shocked at Inuyasha's conclusion, he added "Yeah, I guess your right."
End Flashback:
Smiling Miroku faced Kagome. "We met in a park when we were six, and we made a promise."
"Promise?" Kagome turned her head, confused. "What Kind of promise?"
Sighing sadly, Miroku replied "To find my sister."
SORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYY IT TOOK SO LONG! OMG IVE BEEN WORKING ON tHIS FOR SO LONG AND I JUST LOST ALL TRAIN OF THOUGHT FOR THIS CHAPTER (DONT WORI I HAVE THE REST ALL PLANNED OUT) Uhmmmm The reason it took so long to write this one was because I had to put lots of hints in it, so it may seem kinda dull.. but it was essential. Hope you like it :D
